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$66+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — HOU
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to Houston are usually found in September or July, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$163
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$66
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$310
From Columbia Metropolitan to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/24:37 pmCAE - IAH
1 stop8h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/95:00 amIAH - CAE
1 stop9h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$163
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/292:59 pmCAE - IAH
1 stop5h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/315:00 amIAH - CAE
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/25:36 pmCAE - HOU
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Sat 8/910:19 amHOU - CAE
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/29$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/295:35 amCAE - IAH
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Tue 8/52:45 pmIAH - CAE
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/30$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/68:27 amCAE - IAH
2 stops8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/198:41 amIAH - CAE
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/67:04 amCAE - HOU
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/194:20 pmHOU - CAE
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$279

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Houston that are best for you.

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Columbia

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - IAH

CAEIAH

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/2

4:37 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/9

5:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$163

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - IAH

CAEIAH

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/29

2:59 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/31

5:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$207

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/2

5:36 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/9

10:19 am-4:51 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$249

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - IAH

CAEIAH

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/29

5:35 am-8:36 am

1 stop4h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/5

2:45 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$249

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - IAH

CAEIAH

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/6

8:27 am-3:46 pm

2 stops8h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/19

8:41 am-2:49 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$254

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/6

7:04 am-1:51 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/19

4:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$279

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - IAH

CAEIAH

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/29

2:59 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$66

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/8

7:34 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$129

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - IAH

CAEIAH

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/2

5:15 am-8:54 am

1 stop4h 39m

$164

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/7

7:11 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$250

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Deals found on 6/29

Best time to book a flight from Columbia to Houston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbia to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to Houston. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbia to Houston, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Columbia to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CAE to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 1, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia to Houston in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbia to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbia to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbia to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated July 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Columbia to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,101 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Houston?

    For a flight from Columbia to Houston, you will be flying from Metropolitan. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is just 6.5 mi from the center of the city. Metropolitan is the only Columbia airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. 3 airlines have flights to Houston from Columbia Metropolitan on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia to Houston round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($163), Delta ($249), and American Airlines ($254) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbia to Houston. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Columbia to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Columbia to Houston

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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